As for God, his way is perfect: the word of the LORD is tried: he is a buckler to all those that trust in him. For who is God save the LORD? or who is a rock save our God? It is God that girdeth me with strength, and maketh my way perfect. He maketh my feet like hinds’ feet, and setteth me upon my high places. Psalms 18:30-33
Whether in pain, suffering, or heartache, we are not alone. He is our healer, comfort, and our peace. His way is perfect.
Trusting is never easy! To trust means giving up what we know for the unknown. It’s letting go when desiring to cling. It’s following while another leads. It’s waiting…waiting…waiting.
Therefore, trust must be a deliberate decision based upon undeniable truth.
I am not forsaken.
And they that know thy name will put their trust in thee: for thou, LORD, hast not forsaken them that seek thee. Psalm 9:10
He is faithful.
They are new every morning: great is thy faithfulness. Lamentations 3:23
He will answer.
Call unto me, and I will answer thee, and shew thee great and mighty things, which thou knowest not. Jeremiah 33:3
Nothing is impossible.
For with God nothing shall be impossible. Luke 1:37
He will deliver me.
Because he hath set his love upon me, therefore will I deliver him: I will set him on high, because he hath known my name. Psalm 91:14
I trust you.
What time I am afraid, I will trust in thee. Psalm 56:3
I am determined.
For the which cause I also suffer these things: nevertheless I am not ashamed: for I know whom I have believed, and am persuaded that he is able to keep that which I have committed unto him against that day. 2 Timothy 1:12
I will wait and hope.
I wait for the LORD, my soul doth wait, and in his word do I hope. Psalm 130:5
I will not fear.
Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. Psalm 23:4
I will praise you.
And my tongue shall speak of thy righteousness and of thy praise all the day long. Psalms 35:28
God is trustworthy. Don’t give up. What God has promised He will do!
Every artist leaves his mark. Whether it’s his signature scrawled in the bottom right-hand corner, initials stamped on the underside, or a clue within the masterpiece itself, there is always something to identify the creator.
Physically marked or not, a person well acquainted with the artist will recognize his work immediately. Brush strokes, fingerprints, a chisel mark, are indicators of his talent.
Just as an artist leaves his mark, we as the Lord’s vessels should be marked. People should immediately identify us with our Creator. Jesus speaking to His disciples said,
“By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to another.”
John 13:35
Love. It’s a marvelous thing. Mankind has climbed mountains, crossed oceans, and changed the world around them.
With love all things are possible. Lives are changed all because of this one little four-letter word!
So how did they change the world?
So how can we change our world?
This month is all about showing the one you love how much you care. Just think, if we showed everyone His love what a difference a month would make.
Today, show some love to those closest to you. Then, while out and about, show some love to the stranger you happen to meet. Who knows? You might just change a world!
Gail Johnson 